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5. Network Configuration
Connecting to the Internet
You can connect to the Internet using a wired
LAN or wireless LAN.
For wired LAN, connect a LAN cable (not
supplied) to the network connector on the
camcorder, and connect to the Internet via a
router.
For wireless LAN, connect to the Internet
using the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module
(supplied), CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor
(option), or modem (option).
Required device for network connection
Wireless LAN connection
One of the following devices is required.
ˎ IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module
ˎ
(supplied)
ˎ CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option) +
ˎ
CBK-NA1E USB Extension Adaptor supplied
with the CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor Kit
(option)
ˎ Modem (option) + CBK-NA1E USB Extension
ˎ
Adaptor supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network
Adaptor Kit (option)
Wired LAN connection
ˎ LAN cable (not supplied)
ˎ
[Notes]
ˎ The wireless LAN module may not be available in
ˎ
some countries/regions.
ˎ The frequency band for the wireless LAN module
ˎ
is shared by various devices. Depending on the
use environment, transmission speed and distance
may be decreased, or communication may be
disconnected, by using other devices.
ˎ To use the 3G/4G/LTE services, you need to contract
ˎ
with a cell phone company.
ˎ For details about the required compatible device for
ˎ
the network connection, contact your Sony dealer or a
Sony service representative.
Limitations on simultaneous use of
network connection function
The camcorder can connect to a network using
wireless LAN or wired LAN methods.
However, there are limits on the simultaneous
use of these connection functions.
For details, see "Limitations on Simultaneous
Use of Network Functions" (page 78).
Connecting Using a LAN Cable
(Wired LAN Connection)
You can connect to the Internet using a wired
LAN connection via a router connected to the
network connector on the camcorder.
[Notes]
ˎ For safety, do not connect the connector for
ˎ
peripheral device wiring that might have excessive
voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this
port.
ˎ When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to
ˎ
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to
prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.
Computer
Router
Internet
1
Connect the network connector of the
camcorder and a router using a LAN cable.
2
Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to
On.
3
Set Maintenance >Network >Wired LAN to
Enable.
An IP address is automatically assigned to
the camcorder.
[Notes]
ˎ It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute)
ˎ
for the wired LAN connection to become enabled.
Wait until the network status indicator (page 18)
LAN icon stops flashing on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
ˎ To transfer original files/proxy files recorded on the
ˎ
camcorder, use Wi-Fi remote control, operate the
web menu, or monitor output using the "Content
Browser Mobile" application, set Maintenance
>Network >Wired LAN Remote in the setup menu to
On (page 114).
ˎ When connected to a network, using a LAN cable,
ˎ
that will not be used to connect to the Internet, it is
recommended that Wired LAN Remote be set to On to
prevent unauthorized access from the Internet. When
connecting to the Internet, check that the network
connection is to a secure network before use.
ˎ A wired LAN connection is not possible if a modem
ˎ
(option) is attached to the USB wireless LAN module
connector. For wired LAN connection, first remove the
modem (option).
ˎ When connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi Station
ˎ
mode and the wired LAN is not connected to the
Internet, a network error may occur and Internet-
related functions may not operate. In this case, set
Wired LAN to Disable, and connect to the Internet
using Wi-Fi Station mode only.
Preparation for Connection to the
Internet Using a Modem
You can connect the camcorder to the Internet
via a 3G/4G network by connecting an
optional modem to the unit.
You can connect the CBK-NA1E USB Extension
Adaptor, supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network
Adaptor Kit (option), to the USB wireless
LAN module connector on the camcorder in
preparation for connection using the following
procedure.
You can also connect to the Internet using a
smartphone network by attaching a USB cable
to the USB wireless LAN module connector of
the unit and connecting a smartphone.
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